OUR LEGAL NOTICE
ND Paralegal Services provides licensed paralegal services in the Province of Ontario. Our paralegals are licensed and regulated by the Law Society of Ontario (LSO) pursuant to the Law Society Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. L.8, as amended, and the By-Laws thereunder.
Licensed paralegals in Ontario are authorized to represent clients in specific areas of law, including:
SCOPE OF PARALEGAL PRACTICE IN ONTARIO:
Proceedings before the Ontario Small Claims Court (claims up to $35,000); proceedings before the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB); proceedings before the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB) including refugee claims, refugee appeals, immigration appeals, and detention reviews; provincial offences and minor criminal charges under the Provincial Offences Act; proceedings before certain administrative tribunals and boards; and traffic and Highway Traffic Act matters.
Paralegals are not authorized to provide legal advice or representation in matters outside the scope prescribed by the Law Society of Ontario, including but not limited to family law, wills and estates, real estate conveyancing, corporate law, or any criminal offences beyond the defined scope.
⚠ If your matter falls outside the permitted scope of paralegal practice, we will advise you accordingly and, where appropriate, refer you to a licensed lawyer.
ND Paralegal Services provides Notary Public services in Ontario. A Notary Public in Ontario is appointed by the provincial government and is authorized to witness signatures, administer oaths and affirmations, certify true copies of documents, and authenticate documents for use in Ontario and abroad — including Apostille services for international use.
It is important to note that an Ontario Notary Public is not the same as a civil law Notary (notaire) in Quebec or in other civil law jurisdictions. Ontario Notaries do not draft wills, transfer real property, or hold funds in trust in the same capacity as civil law notaries.
IMPORTANT LIMITATION
Notarization of documents does not constitute legal advice. The notarization of a signature or document confirms only the identity of the signatory and the authenticity of the signature — it does not represent that the underlying document is legally valid, enforceable, or appropriate for its intended purpose.
The information provided on this website is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Viewing or using this website, or contacting us through it, does not establish a paralegal–client or solicitor–client relationship.
A professional relationship with our firm is established only upon the execution of a written retainer agreement and confirmation of conflict checks in accordance with the Rules of Professional Conduct of the Law Society of Ontario.
While we make every effort to ensure that the information on this website is current and accurate as of the date of publication, laws and regulations change frequently. We do not warrant or guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or currency of any information on this website.
You should not act or refrain from acting based on information found on this website without first seeking the advice of a qualified legal professional familiar with the specific facts of your situation and the applicable laws in your jurisdiction.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, ND Paralegal Services, its licensed paralegals, staff, and agents shall not be liable for any loss, damage, or expense arising out of or in connection with your reliance on information contained on this website. This includes, without limitation, direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages.
Any communication you send to us via this website, email, or telephone before a retainer agreement is in place should not include confidential or privileged information. We cannot guarantee the confidentiality of unsolicited communications received prior to establishing a formal professional relationship.
Once a retainer is in place, all communications between you and our licensed paralegals are protected by paralegal-client privilege under the Law Society Act and the applicable Rules of Professional Conduct.
Our paralegals are licensed by the Law Society of Ontario (LSO) and are authorized to provide legal services within the permitted paralegal scope of practice in Ontario.
We are committed to upholding the highest standards of professional conduct, ethical client care, and financial integrity mandated by the LSO. To check or verify the current licensing status of any Ontario paralegal or lawyer, please visit the LSO’s public directory at lso.ca.
This disclaimer and all matters arising from your use of this website are governed exclusively by the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein. Any dispute arising in connection with this disclaimer shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the Province of Ontario.